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In writing this review, keep in mind that I am using the stock filter for the 2.5 gallon acrylic aquarium kit. This filter is great for low flow, small tank size, low bioload applications. Do not count on this filter to be a performer for larger tanks or well stocked tanks.

I got this for a basic filter and for some water movement for my 10G turtle tank, it does it job for the most part. It only filters like 1/3 to 1/2 the tank if theres some decorations obstructing the water column. Turns on and off fine(I leave it off days at a time when waters low, before changes.)

Takes up tank space, and water level has to be down a couple inches for it to work.

Seems to work well, the filter bags can be washed and refilled with carbon, but replacements aren't terribly expensive. It takes up a bit of space in the tank and the water level has to be down about two - three inches from the top of the tank for the filter to work.

tortugaMember

Registered: December 2009Location: Central IndianaPosts: 31

Review Date: Thu December 31, 2009

Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 4

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

low price, can replace stock filters w/small bags

Cons:

low quality pump, low flow rate, openings in water flow large

I replaced the carbon filter with a small mesh bag filled with carbon+zeolyte. Figured since it was a small tank it could use the extra ammonia removal. The openings at the water intake are pretty large though. For an intended use of a 1-3 gallon tank, it's safe to assume there will be small fish in them... which should have warranted smaller openings that fish couldn't get sucked up into. The air pump died after about 2 weeks of use.

VoidParadigmSenior Member

Registered: June 2009Location: AlbertaPosts: 2372

Review Date: Sun January 31, 2010

Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: $15.99
| Rating: 6

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Quiet

Cons:

Takes up valuable real estate, sucks food in too fast.

While it is the most quiet filter I've ever owned, it takes up too much space in-tank for it to be of any real worth.

When trying to feed bottom feeders the filter usually gets the food before they do.

Snails clogged mine.

------------------------------A severe lack of trichogaster.

Just because your Gourami is sick does not mean it is always Iridovirus, DGIV, Gourami Disease, et cetera.
Look at all the other factors in your tank before coming to this conclusion.

Trillianne*insert witty title*

Registered: April 2010Location: Seattle Side of the MountainsPosts: 2531